Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the development of compounds with central nervous system activity. It is also employed in the synthesis of ligands for catalytic processes and in the formation of heterocyclic compounds important in medicinal chemistry. Due to the presence of both amine and ketone functional groups, it participates in multicomponent reactions, enabling efficient construction of complex molecules for drug discovery and development.